Bryce Young, the quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide, has gained recognition on the football pitch during the past two years. The quarterback for the Crimson Tide had an exceptional 4,782 passing yards and 47 touchdowns in 2021, his first season as the team's starter.
As a result, he was crowned the 2021 NCAA football season's Heisman Trophy winner. Bryce Young became the first quarterback from the University of Alabama to have won the famed Heisman Trophy. The Alabama quarterback enjoyed a strong junior campaign even if the Crimson Tide didn't contend for a national title this year. Despite having a shoulder issue, he passed for 3,000 yards.
Although a California native, Young was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His high school years were spent at Cathedral High School and Mater Dei High School in California. Since he was young, Bryce has been preparing to play quarterback and has received several accolades at the collegiate level. The second-ranked recruit overall and the top high school quarterback prospect during his senior year in high school won the USA Today High School Offensive Player of the Year.
After having entered the 2023 NFL Draft, it is expected that Bryce Young will be one of the top-drafted players in his draft class. Young has been consistent over his college career and his work ethic paid off with him being considered the top quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. A lot of Bryce Young’s success is attributed to the support he received from his parents over the years. Let us take a peek into the people behind Bryce Young’s successful path leading to the NFL.
Bryce Young Parents
Bryce Young was born on July 25, 2001, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Craig Young and Julie Young. Both his parents are of African American descent. His parents, Craig and Julie, have been married for 27 years and have been together for over 30. The Heisman-winning quarterback is an only child. Bryce Young’s parents shifted to California when he was still very young and they actively invested their time and efforts towards Bryce’s career in football. They got a quarterback coach for Bryce when he was only 5 so that he could start training from a very early age to become a pro-football player. Bryce Young has been grateful to his parents for the support they had for him all throughout his life. Here is an excerpt from Bryce Young’s 2021 Heisman Trophy-winning speech where he thanks his mother and the rest of his family:
“ My mom, for always having my back, for always supporting me. It's not always easy. I'm always running around. Not all the time do you understand, but you always had my back, you always supported me and for that I'm forever grateful. I'd like to thank the rest of my family also, everyone out there who supported me. I'm super grateful.”
Bryce Young’s Father
Bryce Young’s father is Craig Young. Craig is a licensed therapist and has been working as a consultant, speaker and counselor for a long time. Craig Young also holds a degree in Sociology and is a great motivational speaker. Craig has been an instrumental part of Bryce’s journey as a top football player and his experience has also helped Bryce navigate through difficult times. Craig’s father also used to be a quarterback in high school and college but took to a different career path. Bryce’s father now owns a company called Young Consulting Group LLC. Craig Young is pretty active on Instagram and posts about his family, football, and even motivational posts.
Bryce Young’s Mother
Bryce Young’s mother Julie Young is one of his biggest motivators in life and has been a rock for him. She is a native of Pasadena, California, and has been together with Bryce’s father for over 30 years. She got married to Craig Young on 29 July, 1995. Julie Young lives a private life and does not even keep her social media open for everyone to see. Bryce Young has stated the importance of his mother in his career and she has always shown Bryce her support by showing up at games and award ceremonies.
Bryce Young’s Girlfriend
Bryce Young is going pro in 2023 and entering the NFL Draft and his family has been one of his largest support systems. At the time, Bryce Young, however, does not have any girlfriends. There are no reports about his dating history and even if he has dated someone in the past, it has been pretty low-key.
